Hunter Nadeau Waives Arraignment for Nashua Country Club Second-Degree Murder Charge

Hunter Nadeau, a 23-year-old former employee of Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua, New Hampshire, is charged with second-degree murder after opening fire at the club, killing 59-year-old Robert Steven DeCesare and injuring two others. Nadeau appeared virtually in court and waived his arraignment, with a probable cause hearing set for October 1, 2025. Authorities believe the shooting was random and not hate-based, despite Nadeau reportedly shouting "free Palestine" during the attack. DeCesare, who was dining with his family, was praised as a hero for shielding his loved ones and others during the shooting. The rampage ended when patrons intervened, hitting Nadeau with a chair, after which he fled and was later arrested. Prosecutors plan to file additional charges, and investigations continue with ongoing witness interviews.